2017 Porsche Touch Up Paint (28 OEM Colors)

The 2017 Porsche Vibe

2017 was the year Porsche decided to turbocharge everything that moved. Whether you were carving canyons in a 718 Cayman or hauling the family in a Macan, you were doing it with forced induction and a lot of German attitude. It was also the era where "lifestyle" colors exploded-we're talking about the rise of the now-legendary Chalk and the retina-searing Miami Blue. With 27 distinct colors in our database for this year alone, Porsche wasn't just selling cars; they were selling a high-speed fashion show. It was a glorious time to have eyes, even if the purists were still crying about the loss of the naturally aspirated flat-six.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the peak of the Thin Paint Era. By 2017, the robots in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig had become so surgical with their spray patterns that they could stretch a thimble of paint across a whole 911 hood. The factory finish is mathematically perfect and remarkably uniform, but it lacks "meat." Because these clear coats are applied so thin to save weight and maximize efficiency, they are notoriously brittle. If you've been tailgating a Cayenne on the freeway, your nose probably looks like it's been hit with birdshot. These finishes don't "heal" well under a buffer because there's simply very little clear coat to work with before you're staring at the primer.

Restoration Tip

Since you're dealing with ultra-efficient, thin factory layers, the "one-and-done" blob method of touching up chips is a recipe for a mess. To get a repair that actually matches the robot's precision, you need to build the bridge slowly. Apply your paint in paper-thin layers, letting the solvents flash off completely between each pass. This prevents the "volcano" effect where the center of the touch-up sinks as it dries. If you're working on a high-impact area like the wheel arches of a Panamera or the low nose of a Boxster, take your time to build the repair level with the surrounding clear coat. You're not just painting; you're doing reconstructive surgery on a masterpiece.